Missouri CDL-A Theory ELDT — Online Training for Class A
Complete your CDL A Theory ELDT online in Missouri — FMCSA-registered, accepted at Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
Missouri CDL Facts at a Glance (2026)
| Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) fee | $44 total ($25 written exam fee + $10 permit fee + $9 office processing fee)Source: dor.mo.gov |
|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | $25 (included in the $44 CLP total)Source: dor.mo.gov |
| CDL license fee | $40 license transaction fee for a 3-6 year term, plus $18 office processing feeSource: dor.mo.gov |
| Skills test fee | $25Source: dor.mo.gov |
| General knowledge test | 50 questions, 80% to passSource: dor.mo.gov |
| Hold the CLP before the skills test | 14 daysSource: dor.mo.gov |
| CLP valid for | 1 year (360 days) or less; cannot be renewed (retest required)Source: dor.mo.gov |
| Appointment | no appointment stated for knowledge tests (any MSHP Driver Examination Station); skills tests by appointment onlySource: dor.mo.gov |
| Knowledge test languages | English only; no translators (RSMo 302.720)Source: dor.mo.gov |
| Where | MO DOR · Missouri CDL manual |
State figures are copied from the linked official pages and were last checked November 4, 2026. Fees change; confirm with MO DOR before you pay.
What It Costs and Where to Start in Missouri
Every FMCSA-registered ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
Other courses (7)
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- CDL A ELDT + Permit Prep — $30 FMCSA-registered ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-registered ELDT
Not sure which one?
- I already have a CDL and want to add an endorsement — you only need the endorsement course: Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus, $20 each. Skip CDL-A and CDL-B entirely.
- I'm brand new and have no CDL — start with CDL-A or CDL-B theory, then complete behind-the-wheel training locally. Theory alone does not get you licensed.
- I want all three endorsements — the 3-endorsement bundle is $50 instead of $60 separately.
- What's the cheapest way to do everything? — bundles are the floor: $50 for H+P+S, or $30 for either CDL theory course paired with permit prep. Adding Hazmat all-in, including the federal TSA background check and your state's endorsement fee, typically runs $110–$150.
- Tanker (N) or Doubles/Triples (T)? — neither has an ELDT requirement. The federal rule covers Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, and Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus only. Both are knowledge-test only at your state DMV: Tanker Test Prep — $15, or Hazmat & Tanker Complete — $45 if you need the Hazmat ELDT too.
Quick Answers — CDL A Theory ELDT in Missouri
Who needs it?
Any first-time CDL A applicant in Missouri testing after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-registered ELDT theory before the CDL skills test.
How long does it take?
Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.
How much does it cost?
$20 for the CDL A Theory ELDT at DLA Academy — an affordable FMCSA-registered option, with no hidden fees.
Can I do it online?
Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.
What's next?
After your ELDT theory, get your CLP, complete behind-the-wheel (BTW) training at a local FMCSA-registered provider, then pass the CDL A skills test at MO DOR.
Missouri CDL A Theory ELDT — Step by Step
Complete CDL A ELDT Theory Online
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-registered CDL A theory course online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
Get Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
Visit Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR) to apply for your CLP. You must hold a valid CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test. Bring ID, proof of residency, and your Social Security number.
Complete Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training
CDL A applicants also need behind-the-wheel training from an FMCSA-registered BTW provider. DLA Academy covers the theory portion — you complete BTW at a local CDL school.
Pass the CDL Skills Test at Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR)
Schedule your CDL skills test — pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and road test. Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA TPR before allowing you to test.
Receive Your Missouri Class A CDL
Once you pass your skills test, Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR) issues your Class A CDL. You are now legally authorized to operate Class A commercial vehicles throughout the United States.
What DLA Academy's CDL A Theory ELDT Covers
- Basic vehicle control and operation
- Shifting and backing maneuvers
- Coupling and uncoupling procedures
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection
- Hours of service regulations
- Hazard recognition and safe driving
- Cargo handling and weight limits
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Non-driving activities and paperwork
- All FMCSA Appendix A to Part 380 topics
Add Hazmat for $20
Many Class A CDL drivers add a Hazmat endorsement for better-paying freight. DLA Academy offers Hazmat ELDT for $20 — auto-submitted to FMCSA TPR and accepted by Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR).
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$20 flat. FMCSA-registered. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing (MO DOR). Under 2 hours on any device.